school: IED
course: Master in Social Ecological Design
location: Torino
course dates: November 2025 – March 2027
application deadline: 10/31/2025
What if design could become a transformative practice — one that fosters deep, respectful connections between humans, communities, and the ecosystems they inhabit? At IED Torino, the immersive and experimental Master in Social Ecological Design reimagines design as an act of care.
The program is grounded in critical theory, hands-on material exploration, and direct engagement with places and communities across Italy. Over 16 months, participants move between classroom learning, individual research, and fieldwork—taking part in urban labs in Turin, community projects in Sicily, off-grid experiences in the Alps, and an eco-bootcamp in Tuscany. Students will develop a versatile skill set—including biomimicry, cultural activism, multispecies thinking, creative ethnography, systems analysis, inclusive design and much more—while working closely with local stakeholders, designers, experts and peers.
Mentorship, collaborative workshops, and embedded practice support each student’s journey in confronting today’s complex challenges and shaping socially and ecologically engaged futures.
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